What does the phrase "words are but wind" mean? "a man may break a word with you, sir; and words are but wind" william shakespeare, the comedy of errors a. words can move objects in their path b. words may arise strongly and suddenly c. words are not firm and dependable d. words can be heard but not seen

B: words may arise strongly but suddenly.
The example that is shown above (the shakespeare quote) demonstrates this, the girl did not expect to be broken up with, she probably though they were doing just fine, but they guy did not, and he broke up with her. Therefore, the words hit her like a brick. They were all of a sudden, there and strong, and she had not expected it. So 'they hit her strong and suddenly' :-)